Orders $50 and more:You pay no shipping fees (UPS or FedEx ground) to anywhere in the continental United States. Nice!

There are a few exceptions, though:

Special order, oversized and heavy items may need to be shipped by freight, and a freight shipping surcharge may be applied.

Also, some manufacturers require that we add a shipping surcharge to their products. When this is the case, you will see the shipping or freight charge listed on the product page.

Orders less than $50:We charge a flat fee for orders under $50 based on the order total.

There are a few exceptions, though:

For orders under $25, the fee is $4.95.

For orders between $25 and $50, the fee is $10.

Hawaii and Alaska
If you are shipping to Hawaii or Alaska, Lumens offers discounted standard shipping by UPS or FedEx standard shipping. The actual shipping charge (which at minimum is $24) will be calculated during checkout and is based on the order total.

Canada
When shipping to Canada, Lumens only uses Expedited and Express Saver which includes the brokerage fees in the shipping charge. This total does not include the Goods and Services Tax (GST) or customs duties which will be due upon receipt of delivery.

NOTE: Canadian orders will require additional lead times for these vendors: Blomus, Fanimation, Kichler, Marset and Minka Group (Minka Aire, Minka-Lavery, Metropolitan and George Kovacs).

You will receive an email with the adjusted estimated ship date within 2 business days of submitting your order.

What's not to love about fans with DC motors? They consume up to 70% less energy and run almost silently.

For those interested in energy efficiency (and who isn’t these days?) the latest ceiling fan technology, the DC motor, is something to be really excited about.

How Do DC Fans Work?

The quick answer: The DC motor starts up when a small electric current is
passed through a magnetic field coil. The resulting magnetic force producing
the torque that turns the motor repeatedly.

The detailed answer:
The specific type of DC motor
used in ceiling fans is a brushless DC motor,
(aka synchronous DC motor). A DC motor uses an
internal array of magnets of opposing polarity. This
creates a magnetic field that creates the torque
required to rotate the motor's rotor. This process
requires less electrical energy, translating into a
70% or greater reduction in power
consumption over standard
AC motors.

Other Benefits of DC Motors
This energy efficient process keeps the motor cool, effectively improving the fan's life span. Noise is virtually eliminated. And the overall assembly is much more compact than standard, making for a smaller and lighter product.

The only real disadvantage of DC motor ceiling fans is the initial cost, as they require a pricier, more complicated electronic speed controller to run. However, the price increase is not as painful as you might think and is more than balanced by the many more years of usable service.

While still relatively new, the best part for consumers is that energy efficient fans with DC motors are now available in a wide range of modern designs, conceived by an ever-growing pool of quality ceiling fan manufacturers. Depending on whatever complementary lamping they might have, the majority of these qualify as Energy Star ceiling fans.

The Emerson Midway Eco Ceiling Fan features aerodynamically designed blades that move up to 40% more air than standard blades, integrated fluorescent light, high efficiency DC EcoMotor. Offers 6 forward and 6 reverse speeds.

Refined style, clean lines and Monte Carlo's "Extreme Green" DC motor technology. The DC motor used is 300% more energy efficient than standard AC motor ceiling fans, which translates into significant savings on energy costs. Offers 7-speed functionality, including a reverse setting designed for winter use (to help recirculate warm air without causing a draft).

A modern design with modern efficiency. Sleekly designed for bedrooms and large kitchens, the Kichler Rivetta Ceiling Fan features a high efficiency DC motor made even more efficient by the specialized blade design. Six forward and reverse fan speeds and the optional energy efficient fluorescent light are controlled by the included Cool Touch remote control.

The current manufacturers of DC ceiling fans include:

Emersonintroduced their DC EcoMotor back in 2009 with the contemporary Midway Eco Ceiling Fan, making it three times as efficient as a typical ceiling fan. The technology has proven so successful that Emerson Fans introduced two more energy efficient fans in 2011 that also use the EcoMotor.

Fanimation When it comes to DC fans, Fanimation offerings run the gamut of design styles, ranging from the traditional Keistone Ceiling Fan to the modern Landan Ceiling Fan. In addition to using DC motors, Fanimation also incorporates energy efficient LED lamping for truly green fans. They are particularly excited by DC technology, so their selection of DC fans is sure to grow soon.

Kichler is one ceiling fan manufacturer that has jumped into the DC motor pool with both feet. Their high efficiency DC motor is seen in a large number of their most recent ceiling fan releases. Many of these Kichler DC fans also feature fluorescent lamping, making them both truly energy efficient and Energy Star qualified.

Monte Carlo ceiling fans are "created with tomorrow in mind." To that end, Monte Carlo Fans recently introduced their Extreme Green line of super efficient ceiling fans. These ceiling fans are up to 300% more efficient than standard fans, using the latest DC motor and energy efficient lighting technology. Plus, they're designed with timelessness in mind, so they'll be up and running beautifully for many, many years to come.

Lumens Low-Price Guarantee

In addition to our incredible specials and price promotions, Lumens is committed to offering you the lowest possible price on every product we sell, every day of the year. If you ever find the exact same product advertised for less anywhere, within 30 days of your Lumens purchase, please let us know and we will happily match that price. Keep in mind that shipping and handling fees will be taken into consideration. For example, if Lumens offers free shipping and the competitor charges for shipping, then the total price, including shipping, will be matched. We may require some form of verification of the offer and it must be made by an authorized dealer of the product, following manufacturer pricing guidelines and policies and it must be a stock item. The Low-Price Guarantee excludes clearance, closeout and returned items. Other restrictions may apply, but why not ask? For more information please contact Customer Service.